{"id":3881,"date":"2025-08-28T16:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rov-expert.fr\/?page_id=3881"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:26:19","slug":"cgv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/cgv\/","title":{"rendered":"GTC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TERMS AND CONDITIONS - SAS ROV EXPERT<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Only the French version of these GTC, including its appendices, is legally binding.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Scope of application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTCS) apply to all transactions entered into by <strong>SAS ROV EXPERT<\/strong>, including :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>equipment sales,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>equipment rental (ROV, USV, sonars, sensors, tools, accessories),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>services (inspection, integration, technical assistance, training, R&amp;D).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acceptance of any quotation or order implies unreserved acceptance of these GTS. They prevail over any document issued by the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General Terms and Conditions are supplemented, where applicable, by :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appendix 1 - Specific rental conditions<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appendix 2 - Specific terms of service<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Orders and validity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All orders are final only after written confirmation from SAS ROV EXPERT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless otherwise stipulated, offers are valid for <strong>30 days<\/strong> from the date of issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices are given in euros, excluding VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAS ROV EXPERT reserves the right to adjust prices according to economic conditions (exchange rates, supplier costs, taxes, customs duties, transport, regulations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Terms of payment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all orders are payable in full. <strong>before shipment or start of service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of exceptionally deferred payment :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>any sum not paid by the due date will result in the immediate payment of the balance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>penalties will be applied in accordance with article <strong>L441-10 of the French Commercial Code<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a lump-sum payment of <strong>40 \u20ac<\/strong> for collection costs is due.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAS ROV EXPERT's receivables may be covered by a <strong>credit insurance<\/strong>. In the event of non-payment, SAS ROV EXPERT reserves the right to entrust collection to an authorized third party (notably <strong>COFACE<\/strong>). Any costs incurred may be billed in full to the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any payment incident will result in immediate suspension of all payment facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Delivery - Transport - Incoterms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead times are indicative and run from the date of written order confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goods travel at the customer's risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless otherwise specified, deliveries are deemed to be <strong>EXW - Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Reservation of ownership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The products sold remain the exclusive property of SAS ROV EXPERT until full payment of the price, principal and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Transfer of risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transfer of risk occurs on delivery, independently of the transfer of ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Intellectual property<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAS ROV EXPERT retains all its intellectual property rights, including methods, software, know-how and documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purchase, rental or service does not imply any transfer of intellectual property rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Suspension - Termination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of non-payment or breach of contract, SAS ROV EXPERT reserves the right to immediately suspend deliveries, rentals, services, technical support and warranties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any dispute arising in connection with these GTCs shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the <strong>B\u00e9ziers Commercial Court<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcce APPENDIX 1 - SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT RENTAL CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This appendix applies to all equipment rental carried out by SAS ROV EXPERT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Rental period<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rental period runs from <strong>departure from SAS ROV EXPERT's premises until actual return<\/strong> equipment. Any fraction of a day is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Liability - Condition of equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The equipment is supplied in perfect working order. The hirer is fully responsible for the equipment from the moment he\/she takes possession of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The customer bears all risks of loss, theft, deterioration, immersion, corrosion, battery, cable, improper use or total destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Insurance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lessee undertakes to take out insurance covering the leased equipment at its <strong>new replacement value<\/strong>, including underwater operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Restitution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equipment must be returned clean and in its original condition. Any delay or damage will give rise to invoicing (repair, immobilization, replacement).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Bans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any subletting, modification or transfer without written agreement is forbidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcce APPENDIX 2 - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF SERVICE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Nature of obligation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The services provided by SAS ROV EXPERT are subject to a <strong>obligation of means<\/strong>, not results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Terms and conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlines may be suspended in the event of adverse weather conditions, unavailability of the site, missing authorizations or incorrect information supplied by the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Data and results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data resulting from services (reports, videos, measurements) are made available to the customer for internal use. SAS ROV EXPERT retains ownership of its methods and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Liability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SAS ROV EXPERT's liability is limited to the total amount of the service in question. Indirect damages are expressly excluded.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CONDITIONS G\u00c9N\u00c9RALES DE VENTE \u2013 SAS ROV EXPERT Seule la version fran\u00e7aise des pr\u00e9sentes CGV, y compris leurs annexes, fait foi juridiquement. 1. Champ d\u2019application Les pr\u00e9sentes Conditions G\u00e9n\u00e9rales de Vente (CGV) s\u2019appliquent \u00e0 l\u2019ensemble des op\u00e9rations conclues par SAS ROV EXPERT, incluant notamment : Toute acceptation de devis ou commande implique l\u2019acceptation sans r\u00e9serve [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3881","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3881"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3881\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3943,"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3881\/revisions\/3943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rov-expert.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}